Location.

Getting There

Mayazul Lodge is situated on the captivating Yucatán Peninsula, just south of the serene fishing hamlet of Punta Allen, Mexico, nestled within the untouched Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve. Travelers can access the region via two primary international airports: Cancún International (CUN), approximately 107 miles away, and the newly established Tulum International Airport (TQO), approximately 60 miles away and approximately thirty minutes closer to the lodge. Both airports offer numerous direct flights from various destinations in the USA, other countries, as well as Mexico City.

For optimal travel arrangements, we recommend scheduling your arrival at Cancun or Tulum no later than 2:00 PM and planning your departure after 1:00 PM to allow ample time for transportation to and from the lodge. Anglers arriving at Cancun may consider an overnight stay upon arrival, providing an opportunity to unwind and ensuring a relaxed transfer to the lodge.

Location

Sian Ka’an boasts a remarkable diversity of nine distinct ecosystems, teeming with a plethora of flora and fauna. The reserve is home to an impressive array of wildlife, including 320 bird species, nearly 100 mammals, 90 species of native bees, 47 species of dragonflies, 74 species of beetles, 310 species of mosquitoes, 318 species of butterflies, 84 species of coral, and five neotropical felines. Additionally, Sian Ka’an encompasses numerous archaeological sites such as Muyil, and it encompasses 120 kilometers of the Mesoamerican reef, earning it a prestigious double heritage UNESCO designation.

As a sought-after tourist destination, Sian Ka’an is an integral part of Maya Ka’an, a culturally rich region offering unparalleled experiences in natural settings intertwined with the historical and cultural essence of contemporary Mayan communities. Legend has it that the reserve’s channels served as vital trade routes for the Mayan and other indigenous groups to access the Muyil site, with canoes navigating from the Boca Paila side of the Caribbean Sea.

The ecological significance of Sian Ka’an lies in its “PETENES,” mangrove formations that flourish on several islets within the reserve, reaching heights of up to 30 meters and fostering an abundance of biodiversity.